Tag: japan
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How an Ohio Chip Dip Brand Became Japan’s #2 Convenience Store Chain
Welcome to DinkLife! Today we’re diving into the surprising story of Lawson’s — the hometown convenience store from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, best known locally for its legendary chip dip… and now the second-largest convenience store chain in Japan, with 14,671 locations. To understand how a small Ohio dairy became a Japanese retail giant, we need…
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Flying Zipair: Budget Airline Secrets from LAX to Tokyo
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. We’re sitting in LAX waiting for our flight to Tokyo, and we couldn’t help but reflect on how this very trip started our whole adventure years ago. Today we’re flying Zipair, Japan’s budget airline, and we wanted to share our experience and tips in case you’re…
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Exploring Ikspiari: Tokyo Disney’s Ultimate Shopping and Food Spot
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. On this adventure, we visited Ikspiari, the shopping and dining district right outside Tokyo Disney Resort. Think of it as Japan’s version of Downtown Disney but on a whole new level—four floors filled with everything from quirky boutiques and bookstores to American chains like Outback and…
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Inside the Tokyo Bay Maihama First Resort – Tokyo Disney on a Budget
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife! On our recent trip to Tokyo Disney, we decided to switch hotels after one night on Disney property to something more budget-friendly but still close by. That led us to the Tokyo Bay Maihama First Resort—just a short 8-minute walk from the park gates. It was…
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Braving High Winds at Tokyo DisneySea’s New Fantasy Springs!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. We just wrapped up another incredible day at Tokyo DisneySea, and this time we came back to check out the newly opened Fantasy Springs. The wind was absolutely brutal—gusts up to 40 mph! It made just walking around a challenge and shut down many outdoor rides,…
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Staying at Tokyo Disney’s Toy Story Hotel: Full Room Tour & Vacation Package Perks!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. We just checked into the Toy Story Hotel at Tokyo Disneyland and couldn’t wait to share the magic with you! After taking a Clue shuttle from Shinjuku, we made it to the resort, dropped our luggage, and were ready to hit the parks in under 90…
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Tokyo Disneyland Tips, Hidden Gems & Must-Do Rides You Can’t Miss!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. Today we took you along for an unforgettable day at Tokyo Disneyland. From the moment we passed through the new and super-efficient security scanners, we knew it would be a smoother experience than last time. Even with our bags and camera gear, we made it through…
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Exploring Harajuku’s Famous Takeshita Street – Food, Shopping & Crazy Crowds!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife! We recently spent a lively afternoon exploring Harajuku, specifically the buzzing and colorful Takeshita Street. This iconic Tokyo hotspot is known for its outlandish fashion, kawaii culture, and street snacks galore—and it did not disappoint. The energy was high, even on a weekday, as we navigated…
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Exploring Shibuya: Japan’s Famous Crossing, Nintendo Store & All-You-Can-Eat Candy!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. This time, we explored the wild streets of Shibuya in Tokyo and packed in a full day of adventure. Our first stop was the legendary Shibuya Crossing, which is just as chaotic and iconic as it looks in the movies. From there, we headed out to…
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Shinjuku Prince Hotel Tour: Small Tokyo Room, Big City View!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife! We just checked into the Shinjuku Prince Hotel here in downtown Tokyo and wanted to give you a quick tour of our room. Like most Tokyo hotels, the room is compact—but it’s actually more spacious than some others we’ve stayed in. It’s efficiently packed with amenities:…
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